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This comprehensive guide outlines the qualifications required to serve as President of the United States, including age, citizenship, and residency prerequisites. It details the presidential term limits, salary, and benefits, including transportation and housing provisions. Additionally, it presents the organizational structure of the executive branch, highlighting the roles of the President, Vice President, and the Cabinet, comprising the heads of 14 executive departments. Finally, it covers the presidential succession order to ensure continuity of leadership in government.
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The Basics • Qualifications: • Must be at least 35 years old (born in 1976 for 2012) • Must be a native born citizen • Must have lived in US for 14 years consecutively • Term Limits • Four year terms • 2 term limit (Amendment 22)
Salary and Benefits • Started at $25,000 • Today makes $400,000/year • 100,000/year for transportation • $50,000 expense account • Housing • White House • Camp David • Transportation • Air Force One • Marine One
Vice President • Paid 227,300 • President of the Senate • Becomes President if something happens
Organization of Executive Branch • President • Vice President • The Cabinet • Heads of the 14 Executive Offices • Appointed by President • Approved by the Senate • Presidential Advisors • Title: Secretary EXCEPT Attorney General • 14 Executive Departments
Executive Departments • Dept of State • Dept of Treasury • Dept of Justice • Dept of Interior • Dept of Agriculture • Dept of Commerce • Dept of Labor • Dept of Defense • Dept of Health and Human Services • Dept of Housing and Urban Development • Dept of Transportation • Dept of Energy • Dept of Education • Dept of Veteran Affairs
Presidential Succession • VP • Speaker of the House • President pro tempore of the Senate • Secretary of State • Down the list